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jim miller unregistered |
posted 08 October 2000 06:18 PM
David P, If you make it all the way to the bottom of this post, you asked for some of the words to C B Savage to help bring it to mind.By today's standards it would be considered politicly incorrect. If you can remember the early Hee Haw days, Roy Clark did a skit in which his character was named Claude and he used a very ifeminate voice and actions to match. OK, now thinking that characterization, C B Savage started out something like this: " Breaker, breaker one nine....How 'bout it all you big hairy truckers....C B Savage here....Say has any body seen any Smokey Bears?....How 'bout some bare Smokey's.... Come on , Come on " Hope this brings it back for ya David. In my thirty years over the road that was probably the funniest record I heard. Big John Trimble from Richmond WRVA, or The Truckin' Bozo at WLW in Cincy would play it every nite.I laughed so much over it that it kept me awake for quite a few miles after I heard it. Jim Miller I'D RATHER BE STEELIN' |
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BDBassett Member From: Rimrock AZ |
posted 08 October 2000 08:13 PM
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I heard a little of what may be the strangest Truck Drivin' song ever recorded. Weird Al Yankovic's moving rendition of "Drivin My Truck With My High Heels On" about a crossdressing trucker. Of course it was being played as a joke by a local country 'morning drive time' jock. But I gotta admit, it was funny. It even had some dern HOT steel pickin. But I don't think it quite lives up to the standards set by Red Sovine, Dave Duddley and Del Reeves. BTW, my fav has got to be Mama Hated Diesels, and a close second Lookin' At The World Through A Windshield. (I know, I know, Commander Cody stuff dates me, but what can I say, I'm a product of my G-G-Generation. |
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Andy Alford Member From: Alabama |
posted 08 October 2000 08:50 PM
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"That Endless Black Ribbon" by Tinny Harris |
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Pat Burns Member From: Branchville, N.J. USA |
posted 09 October 2000 12:26 PM
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I've been from Tuscon to Tecumpali Tehatchapi to Tonopah I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made I even drove the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed And if you give me weed, whites and wine And you show me a sign, then I'll be willin' to keep on movin, movin', movin'. From "I'll Be Willin'" by Seatrain.
quote: ..that was the meatloaf sandwich he had for lunch.. |
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David Pennybaker Member From: Conroe, TX USA |
posted 09 October 2000 12:33 PM
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quote: Thanks, Jim. Still doesn't ring any bells. But I definitely remember the song. I just can't remember the tune nor the words. I guess that means I'm finally getting old. I guess I'll have to go find an album somewhere that has it on there. ------------------ |
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jim miller unregistered |
posted 09 October 2000 03:41 PM
David, there was no 'tune' to C B Savage. Strictly resitation. Ya know through this entire post there was no mention of two of my favorite truck driving songs. Hank Snow's I've Been Everywhere, and Dave Dudley's There Ain't No Easy Run. Jim Miller I'D RATHER BE STEELIN' |
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JB Arnold Member From: Longmont,Co,USA |
posted 09 October 2000 05:26 PM
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Actually, "Willin'" was written by Lowell George and originally performed by Little Feat. Ronstadt, the Byrds, and just about everyone else under the sun recorded it, but the absolutely best version is still George's, with Little Feat, on the live album "Waiting for Columbus". Clearlyone fo the great truck driving songs around. john ------------------ |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 13 October 2000 10:34 AM
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Agreed ! "Willin" is a Little Feat Tune. "Waiting for Columbus" GREAT Album.. Steel fat in the bathtub  |
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road runner unregistered |
posted 13 October 2000 02:23 PM
GIDDY UP GO, |
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John Gretzinger Member From: Northridge, CA |
posted 13 October 2000 06:04 PM
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You can't forget "Boogie Back to Texas" by Asleep at the Wheel. jdg ------------------ |
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